MongoDB is a NoSQL database that uses a document-oriented data model. It is highly scalable and is popular for building modern applications. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to install and use MongoDB on Rocky Linux 8.

Step 1: Update Your System

Before starting the installation, make sure your system is up to date:

sudo dnf update -y

Step 2: Add the MongoDB Repository

To install MongoDB, you first need to add the official MongoDB repository. Create a file for the repository:

echo "[mongodb-org-6.0]
name=MongoDB Repository
baseurl=https://repo.mongodb.org/yum/redhat/8/mongodb-org/6.0/x86_64/
gpgcheck=1
enabled=1
gpgkey=https://www.mongodb.org/static/pgp/server-6.0.asc" | sudo tee /etc/yum.repos.d/mongodb-org-6.0.repo

Step 3: Install MongoDB

Now, install MongoDB using the following command:

sudo dnf install mongodb-org -y

Step 4: Start and Enable MongoDB

Start the MongoDB service and enable it to start at boot:

sudo systemctl start mongod
sudo systemctl enable mongod

Step 5: Verify the Installation

To verify that MongoDB is running, use the following command:

sudo systemctl status mongod

You can also connect to the MongoDB shell by running:

mongo

Step 6: Basic MongoDB Commands

Here are some basic commands to get you started with MongoDB:

• Show databases: show dbs;
• Create a database: use your_db_name;
• Show collections: show collections;

Conclusion

You have successfully installed and set up MongoDB on Rocky Linux 8. This powerful database will help you manage your data efficiently.

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